AMID CONCERN, EPA EYES MORE RELIEF FOR 'PERFORMANCE TRACK' FACILITIES

Despite new criticism from states and environmentalists, EPA is preparing to expand its Performance Track (PT) voluntary program -- which provides more than 350 facilities relief from environmental requirements for superior performance -- by boosting hazardous waste regulatory exemptions, recruiting new PT members and launching efforts to grant more relief. As part of its fiscal year 2007 budget, EPA is touting efforts to expand the PT program, which requires companies to implement environmental management systems and commit to improving environmental...